BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 26. Uzbekistan
andJapan's Kitahara Medical Strategies International Co., Ltd.
discussed joint healthcare projects, medical training, and expanded
cooperation in rehabilitation services.
This was reflected in the statement by the Fergana Regional
Administration, following the meeting between Fergana Region
Governor Khayrullo Bozorov and a delegation led by Shigemi
Kitahara, head of Japan's Kitahara Medical Strategies International
Co., Ltd.
The talks focused on developing collaborative initiatives in
healthcare, including the training of medical professionals and the
introduction of advanced Japanese expertise in diagnosis,
treatment, neurosurgery, emergency care, and rehabilitation.
Bozorov said relations between Uzbekistan and Japan have entered
a new phase under their comprehensive strategic partnership,
highlighting Japan's global reputation for innovation in science,
technology, and medicine.
Representatives of Kitahara Medical outlined the company's
experience in organizing healthcare services in Japan and abroad,
particularly in preventive medicine, diagnostics, neurosurgery,
emergency treatment, and rehabilitation.
The discussions also covered stroke recovery,
neurorehabilitation, patient treatment, post-discharge care, and
the creation of a continuous medical rehabilitation system designed
to improve long-term patient outcomes.
According to the regional administration, Bozorov said Fergana
has the necessary conditions to implement projects in these areas
and expressed the regional government's readiness to support the
initiative.
"The parties discussed opportunities to introduce Japan's
advanced medical practices in Fergana Region, particularly in
stroke recovery, neurorehabilitation, and integrated rehabilitation
services, while agreeing on further steps to implement the proposed
initiatives," the Fergana regional administration said.
The meeting reflects Uzbekistan's broader efforts to modernize
its healthcare system by strengthening partnerships with
international medical institutions, introducing advanced treatment
methods, and improving the training of healthcare professionals.
Japan has become an increasingly important partner in these
efforts, contributing expertise in medical technology, hospital
management, and specialized care.
Meanwhile, Kitahara Medical Strategies International (KMSI) is a
Japanese healthcare consultancy and management firm. It is part of
the broader Kitahara Group, the organization behind Tokyo's
Kitahara International Hospital.
